Letter of Agreement - 11. Communication And Information Guidelines

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11. Communication And Information Guidelines
12. Amendments to the Agreement and By-Laws
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11.       Communication And Information Guidelines

11.1     The SAC will endeavour to use various mediums, such as the school newspaper, the Panther Press, and school notices, to inform the School Community of SAC activities, current issues and meetings.

11.2     Media relations on official SAC matters will be handled by a Member appointed by the SAC who may, after consultation with the Executive, issue appropriate press releases on matters of public interest.

11.3     Members will attend relevant school functions such as Parent/Teacher night, awards and graduation ceremonies where SAC activities can be communicated and parent/community/school concerns can also be addressed.

11.4     The Chairperson or a Member appointed by the SAC for that purpose will be responsible for communicating with the School Board in timely written reports and/or oral presentations when warranted.

11.5     The Chairperson or a Member appointed by the SAC for that purpose shall meet with SAC’s feeder schools on matters which jointly affect the feeder school and PVEC.

11.6     The Annual Accountability Report will be presented annually to the School Board.  Upon acceptance of the School Board the SAC will make it available to the School Community.